Gaucho Day Tour Ranch at an Estancia from Buenos Aires
Overview
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9 hours
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Enjoy a full-day, shared tour and visit the town of San Antonio de Areco , which is one of the most traditional in the Pampas. You will get to know the history and development of the Argentinian pampas and the lifestyle of the Gauchos.
Choose between our Original Day at Farm option, where you will visit the Estancia El Ombu, the most popular ranch in town, or the Classic option, in which you will visit an alternative family-owned ranch. Both are located in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years, a small and countryside village around a 1-hour drive from the city.
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Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothes
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a kid-friendly tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Buenos Aires
Start your 9-hour journey with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, passing through the vast pampas while your guide shares insights into the local landscape.
San Antonio de Areco
First, stop at a silversmith’s studio to see how mates and buckles are still crafted by hand. Then, treat yourself to local chocolates at a nearby shop, highlighting Areco’s artisanal charm.
What‘s Included
Horseback riding
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Live entertainment
Lunch
Tips
Lembranças (disponíveis para compra)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Local Family Farm Experience
Visit a family-owned ranch in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years
Pickup included
Exclusive Day at Farm
Selecting this option you will have a private tour service. At the Estancia there might be other groups.
Pickup included
Original Day at Estancia
Original Day at Farm: You will be visiting the Premium Estancia El Ombu de Areco.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,027 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gaucho tour
Curiosity43853879433,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Good food, especially the empanadas. Loved all the entertainment. Horse back riding was ok. Very tamed horses. Everyone was so accommodating. Enjoy this adventure.
A Good Overall Day Out
David M,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A good overall day out and very entertaining BUT the horse riding part was very tame and no more than 30 minutes and at walking pace!!
This is the second time I...
Debora R,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the second time I have done this as I wanted my husband to experience it also. Fun the second time round too.
Nice experience, too short of time with the horses though.
A3299BEjohnw,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The horse ride was relatively short, would have preferred longer. The horses were incredible though, super laid back and easy to ride. The horse carriage experience was ok, but the driver didn't speak any English, so that was hard. The elder gaucho that played and sung for us was a treat, not because of the music necessarily, but because of hearing about his decades of gaucho life. The lunch was good, and the dancing was fine (I'm not a dancer). It would have been more fun to spend more time with the horses. The guide who took us there and back was nice, though she needs to understand it would be difficult for Americans to share a straw with 12 people drinking from one mate cup.
Gaucho Day
Lois H,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a pleasant day, though very hot in summer. Horse or buggy ride, entertainment, welcome empanadas and wine, tour of ranch, and a very big lunch with as much wine as you can drink!
Wonderful afternoon in an Argentinian Estancia
Lorne M,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Gaucho day was exceptional. The food, entertainment, horse ride, and setting were just wonderful. The empanada was exceptional. The Guide was exceptional as well.
Unforgettable Day at the Hacienda
REYNALDO M,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Vanessa was exceptional, kind, and always attentive to everyone. The day at the Estancia was unforgettable; the gauchos tending the horses were very attentive and made our day wonderful, as did all the staff at the Hacienda. Thank you to everyone at the Hacienda for making this a day to remember.
Wonderful experience
174DavidF174,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute delight from start to finish. A warm, friendly reception; great food; great entertainment; and a gentle horse ride (first time on a horse for me but it was great - the horse knows where to go). Highly recommended.
A great day out for all ages!
fionahun,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day out! Don’t miss this lovely experience. Very well organised, fantastic food and our guide Veronica was extremely knowledgeable and gave us lots of information.
Beautiful getting away...
Joan S,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful getting away from the bustle of the city. Our guide Oreanna spoke English and Spanish fluently and was interesting and engaging
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